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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Psectrogaster Saguiru

Psectrogaster saguiru Fowler, 1941
Max Length
16.4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
-
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
29.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Psectrogaster Saguiru (Psectrogaster saguiru), first described by Fowler, 1941 is a medium-sized fish in the family Curimatidae (order Characiformes). Adults typically reach 16.40 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.

Scientific Name
Psectrogaster saguiru
Authority
Fowler, 1941
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
16.4 cm
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
29.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Psectrogaster Saguiru is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Psectrogaster Saguiru is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Northeastern Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01549 × L3.01 (TL)
Max TL
16.4cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
29.00/100
Low vulnerability
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Fowler, 1941

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